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Monday, June 02, 2008

star quilt along, week 6

Welcome to week 6 of the quilt along.

Just out of curiosity, how many of you are caught up? cut one square 7 1/4" from the background fabriccut in half on the diagonal twice, to make 4 quarter square trianglescut one square 6.5" from the background fabriccut 4 squares 3 1/2" from the background fabriccut 2 squares 4 1/4" from a dark printcut each square in half, twice, on the diagonal, to make a total of 8 quarter square trianglescut 2 squares 4 1/4" from a medium print fabriccut each square in half, twice, on the diagonal, to make a total of 8 quarter square triangleslayout as shown

if you are using a striped fabric, as I did here, make sure to place the stripes carefully so they all go the same direction.sew together

and square up the block to 12.5".

Isn't it pretty? I really like this block. And fairly simple after the star in week 5.

53 comments:

I really like this block, too, and can't wait to start on it. I am caught up (except for this one) and have done all my spacer blocks, too. I've even started putting them together in rows. How's that for an overachiever!

I'm caught up with the stars. Had to order some fabric for the setting blocks. Tried one this weekend, but didn't like it with the fabric I had. The stars are so pretty. You made great choices! btw I think I'm embracing triangles after that last block!!!

This past weekend I got all caught up and I am ready for this block. I even have my alternate blocks completed. Not sure I like the green ones so I just might do them again and put the green ones in another quilt. I will know when I finish.

Thanks for the great quilt instructions.

I got some color coordinating straight pins for the pin cushion you gave me..... It is in the upstairs sewing area and I enjoy using it and knowing that somewhere you might be stitching along with me.

Hi Amanda Jean, I started your Quilt-A-Long this weekend and am having a lot of fun! I cut out weeks 1 to 5, sewed weeks 4 and 5. Your photo instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Thanks for a great project! Here is the link to my new blog. http://twinhouse-julie.blogspot.com/

Okay so I'm dragging my feet for last weeks block but ready for this weeks. I think I need personal help on last weeks! This is a nice block!! Thanks again for taking the time to do this. You amaze me!!!

Thanks for your answer Amandajean! Since hubby & I have promised ourselves to cut back (on gas mostly), we aren't driving anywhere until Weds. which will be our errand day. So, I'll go ahead and make my block without stripes, although it does look really nice!Karen

I'm all caught up at the moment but my last block was a misshapen disaster so this weekend I'm going to sit down in a nice relaxed kind of way and re-make the last block, make this one, and do some more setting squares. - I really like this one, thank you again

I must be manic or something, because when I see the newest star up, I have to do it THAT DAY. So I am up to date on the blocks, even today's. But I haven't found just the right fabric for the setting blocks yet....

This is a very pretty star.Not only am I not caught up, I am on hold. I thought I would get right on this one but it's not going to happen for a little while. Don't anyone wait on me :) I'm watching and taking notes. I've seen a lot of really pretty starts out there.

Oops - after starting with such good intentions - I have fallen a little behind. I have three stitched and two cut - and now this one to complete. That will all be rectified over the weekend - here in Melbourne Australia we have a 'long weekend' - Monday is a public holiday. So I will make amends over the weekend - and I vow to not let it happen again :-)Kind regards - Dawn

I've done all 5 weeks worth of blocks + 6 setting blocks + 3 extra blocks ahead (those that seems easy enough to do). I'll make this one tomorrow. I'm having trouble taking pictures of all the blocks lined up together, though. The baby keeps walking all over and wrecking the nice composition.

Since I found your blog a few weeks ago I have (almost) completed the first quilt-a-long and am now caught up on this one! Woohoo! I am learning a ton from you. Thanks a bunch! Can I be added to the list of quilt-a-long names? Anna E. (no blog)

I am caught up (except for this one!) I need to make 2 setting blocks this week as well. I am glad that other people had trouble with number 5 because I opted not to do it based on my trouble with number 4! I have made a different one using different fabric and am counting that as number 5. I wish I could figure out why my points aren't always as point as I want them to be!

This week's block looks like it is just right for me! Can't wait to get started.

Hi Amanda Jean, I am up to block 5 and now add to that block 6, where does the week go!!!! But I have cut out all the fabric for the setting squares ready to sew and have also started cutting the fabric for another star quilt-a-long in blue. A bit ambitious :(I really love star blocks and am really enjoying the piecing. Thanks for organising such a great quilt. BTW I have posted photos on my blog on my star quilt and have started a slide-show through picasa web albums. Learning lots of new skills. Thanks again.Take care and kind regards from Liz

Hi! Looking at all these comments about how "up to date" most are... I haven't started yet!! I just printed out all the directions! Shall have a go at block number one tonight!!! I have ALOT to catch up on!!!

I have made one setting block (all the rest cut out) and blocks 1-5, although something happened with 5 and I have to redo it. It ended up a lot bigger than it was supposed to. Too generous with the seams, I guess. Thanks for all the work!

I am ready to do block 5 and 6. I keep thinking each one is my favorite! Thanks for this wonderful tutorial! I think I am improving. I do love the stars and am working on getting better and better results as we go along.

I have joined in and am also learning to blog...I will be attempting to post some of my work pretty soon, so check it out. I am really enjoying this information AmandaJean!!! Keep up the good work. I have 1 setting block completed and star blocks 1-4...